Special Topics in Teaching: Comics in the Classroom - Supplementing Course Material with Sequential Art (CTE219)

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 9:30 am - 10:45 am EST (GMT -05:00)
Location: EV1 241
Facilitators:
Amanda Garcia, PhD Candidate, Systems Design Engineering; 2017 CUT Award Recipient

Dr. Giuseppe Sellaroli, Lecturer, Faculty of Math

Description

Sequential art (e.g., comics and graphic novels) has been shown to be beneficial to learner understanding in diverse fields such as medicine, management, and biology. The goal of this workshop is to help participants develop an appreciation for the potential of this lesser-known pedagogical tool. The workshop will focus on the process of creating educational comics, from topic selection, to stylistic choice, to workflow. A large portion of the workshop will be dedicated to the "pencils-on" experience of creating a comic, either in a team or individually. Individuals from all faculties and disciplines are welcome. No artistic skills or experience required!

Registration

  • Registration is required. Difficulty registering? Read our registration help guide
  • Participants will receive an attendance credit towards the Fundamentals program if they arrive on time and stay until the end of the event.
  • A maximum of one special topic workshops can be counted towards your Fundamentals certificate.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please notify us 24 hours in advance (at cte-grad@uwaterloo.ca ) so that we can give your spot to someone else.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.